Doha: Customs of Air Freight and Private Airports thwarted an attempt to smuggle tobacco into Qatar.
Qatar customs tweeted that airfreight and private airports prevented an attempt to smuggle five tonnes of tobacco, which were hidden in corn flakes.
The authority has been issuing continuous warning to those attempting to carry illegal substances into the country.
Customs officers are provided with all means of support including the latest devices and continuous training to read the body language of passengers and to be aware of the latest methods followed by smugglers.
